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APRIL 3, 2024

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, stated on Tuesday at the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council that the scale of human rights abuses in Haiti is unprecedented in its modern history. Türk expressed deep concerns over the serious rise in kidnappings and sexual violence, mainly against women and young girls, which has reached unprecedented levels in the country in the absence of a functioning government.

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Probate Paralegal Services in Roseville: In the intricate landscape of probate proceedings, having the right support can make all the difference. As the legal journey unfolds, the expertise of a probate paralegal becomes indispensable, especially when navigating the complexities of the process in Roseville. LDA Pro Legal stands as your trusted partner, offering specialized Probate Paralegal services tailored to the unique needs of Roseville residents.

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JURIST

APRIL 3, 2024

Ukraine lowered the age of military conscription on Wednesday from 27 to 25 in an attempt to reinforce their army admist the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky signed the bill outlining the change which had already been passed by the country’s parliament. The new law will result in an expansion of the number of citizens who can be called to fight under martial law.

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APRIL 3, 2024

Achieving the United States’ ambitious emissions reduction goals depends in large part on the rapid adoption of wind and solar energy and the electrification of consumer vehicles. However, misinformation and coordinated disinformation about renewable energy is widespread and threatens to undermine public support for the transition. In a new report , the Sabin Center identifies and examines 33 of the most pervasive false claims about solar energy, wind energy, and electric vehicles, with the aim

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JURIST

APRIL 3, 2024

Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, announced Tuesday that Ukrainian people are now able to file claims for damages incurred following Russia’s invasion, through a newly-established register in the Hague. The announcement came during the Minister’s speech at the “Restoring Justice for Ukraine” conference, attended by delegates from 57 countries, being held in the Hague.

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JURIST

APRIL 3, 2024

Human Rights Watch stated in a report Wednesday that Colombia and Panama are failing to protect and safeguard hundreds of thousands of migrants and asylum seekers crossing the Darién Gap. The report, entitled “Neglected in the Jungle: Inadequate Protection and Assistance for Migrants and Asylum Seekers Crossing the Darién Gap,” is the second in a series addressing migration issues within the Darién Gap.

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HowAppealing

APRIL 3, 2024

“Was Constitutional Law Teaching Ever Not in Crisis?” Patrick J. Sobkowski has this guest post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “Was Constitutional Law Teaching Ever Not in Crisis?” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

APRIL 3, 2024

A Russian court in Kazan, Russia extended on Monday the pre-trial detention of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) journalist Alsu Kurmasheva until June 5. The court declined her petition to be moved to house arrest. This is the second time the court has extended her pre-trial detention. According to RFE/RL, Kurmasheva told reporters before her court proceedings that she is detained in very poor living conditions with minimal access to healthcare, no access to hot water and a hole in the fl

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HowAppealing

APRIL 3, 2024

“The Supreme Court I Served On Was Made Up of Friends”: Stephen Breyer has this guest essay online at The New York Times. The post “The Supreme Court I Served On Was Made Up of Friends” appeared first on How Appealing.

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ABA Journal

APRIL 3, 2024

A Black associate who sued a BigLaw firm for alleged discrimination and retaliation has now filed a second lawsuit claiming that legal recruiter Major, Lindsey…

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HowAppealing

APRIL 3, 2024

“A Rising Star Of The Supreme Court Bar: Easha Anand; In her first Term arguing before the justices, Anand has three oral arguments — unusual even for seasoned SCOTUS advocates.” You can access today’s new episode of David Lat’s “Original Jurisdiction” podcast via this link. The post “A Rising Star Of The Supreme Court Bar: Easha Anand; In her first Term arguing before the justices, Anand has three oral arguments — unusual even for seasoned S

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Above The Law

APRIL 3, 2024

In a letter, several stakeholders urged the Drug Enforcement Administration to release a revised proposed rule on the virtual prescribing of controlled substances. This comes as Covid-19 flexibilities that allow controlled substances to be prescribed via telehealth without an in-person exam are set to expire at the end of the year. The post 200 Stakeholders Push DEA for Updated Proposed Rule on Virtual Prescribing of Controlled Substances appeared first on MedCity News.

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APRIL 3, 2024

A judge on Oklahoma’s top criminal appeals court says state prison officials seeking more time between executions have to “suck it up” and get the…

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OneLegal

APRIL 3, 2024

Malpractice claims can arise from various failures and oversights, and understanding these common claim types is important to avoid such pitfalls. The post Understanding legal malpractice in California appeared first on One Legal.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 3, 2024

Just like everything in your practice, building a team is easier if you have a process to follow. The post Time to Build Your Team: 5 Steps to Improve Your Law Firm Hiring Process appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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APRIL 3, 2024

Articles and Columns for March 2024 2024 Link Guide to Generative AI Resources – Marcus P. Zillman’s guide is a selective listing of open Generative AI resources that includes current awareness reports, guides, research tools, resources and applications from the open metaverse and Chat GPT. These references include AI best practices to facilitate implementing AI.

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Law 360

APRIL 3, 2024

The Federal Circuit has clarified that patent owners can ask for reasonable royalties when pursuing damages for foreign infringement and expanded what constitutes eligible infringement in those instances, a ruling attorneys say should make it easier to recover damages from abroad.

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APRIL 3, 2024

Share The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. During World War II, Congress authorized President Franklin Roosevelt to enlist oil refineries for the war effort. Centralization helped meet the war’s rapidly increasing demand for fuel.

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Law 360

APRIL 3, 2024

Sanofi said Wednesday that it has reached an agreement in principle to settle about 4,000 personal injury claims linking the discontinued heartburn drug Zantac to cancer.

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CARET Legal

APRIL 3, 2024

A law firm profit margin is a key indicator of your firm’s financial health and operational efficiency. Understanding the financial health of your law firm can be a complex task. One critical metric is your law firm’s profit margin. But what is it, and more importantly, what is considered a good profit margin for a law firm? Let’s explore these questions, discuss the average law firm revenue, and explore the specifics of the average small law firm revenue.

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Above The Law

APRIL 3, 2024

Merger activity is up this year. The post Biglaw M&A Is Making A Comeback appeared first on Above the Law.

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APRIL 3, 2024

There is global criticism of the new anti-free speech law in Scotland, including a dare from author J.K. Rowling to arrest her for her criticism of transgender policies. The law is so bad that even the British Prime Minister, in a country previously denounced for attacks on free speech, has demurred from supporting the Scottish law. Now Humza Yousaf, first minister of Scotland, has doubled down in supporting the draconian law while misrepresenting its language.

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Day on Torts

APRIL 3, 2024

Where video footage involving an altercation between a high school basketball coach and a student from another school was open to more than one interpretation, summary judgment for the coach on the student’s assault and battery claims was reversed. In Kelley v. Root , No. W2022-01625-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. Ct. App. Jan. 29, 2024), plaintiffs were a high school student and his mother, and plaintiff student had been involved in a multi-person altercation between two opposing high school basketball teams

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The Relativity Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

Disbarred over e-discovery violations? Yes. A recent case out of the state of Georgia illustrates the very serious consequences of serious discovery abuse.

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APRIL 3, 2024

by Dennis Crouch The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently proposed a new fee structure for fiscal year 2025 , which includes significant increases in various patent fees. [ Read the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ] While incremental fee adjustments are common, the proposed changes for FY2025 are particularly noteworthy due to their magnitude in certain targeted areas and potential impact on applicant behavior.

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